NFL sends memo on college-returning player eligibility
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Key Points:
- The NFL issued a memo stating that players who return to college after being cut are ineligible to sign with an NFL team within the same year.
- Players may return to college if cut, but NFL teams cannot make advance agreements with these players for future seasons.
- The rule arose from the case of undrafted rookie free agent Dae’Quan Wright, who spent time with the Eagles and Browns before seeking to return to LSU.
- According to the NFL, Wright can play college football in 2026 but cannot rejoin the NFL until 2027, nor can any team arrange a future contract with him in advance.
- This situation presents challenges as the NCAA determines player eligibility, but the NFL has clearly outlined its stance.
